Former, current and “future” residents of Ireland Hall celebrated the building’s 100-year anniversary with a fun-filled afternoon of socializing, tours and “birthday” treats on June 2. A video (scroll down to the video link) and slide show of the event can be viewed on the Alumni Association website.

In recognition of the hall’s reputation as a “second home” to many UST students, rooms were decorated to reflect the many decades of its legacy.

“Despite being back on campus many times, I don’t think I’ve been in Ireland Hall since 1978. Funny, my room, 301, seemed smaller than I remember it during those four years, but I guess we get used to bigger surroundings though the years,” alumnus Mike McEnaney ’78 reflected on the celebration.”Being back in that room again brought back many good memories – the fun and, of course, the studying. I had a fantastic time reminiscing with three of my classmates in Ireland Hall.”

Green plastic peanut-butter spreaders were given to attendees in honor of Monsignor James Lavin’s tradition of providing Ireland Hall’s residents with free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.